Sport Centre Assistant

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an individual to join a team of staff at Keele University Sport Centre. The prime function of the Sports Centre is to promote health and wellbeing by providing excellent sport and exercise opportunities for our Students, Staff and Local community.
The successful candidates will have access to the following benefits:

• A staff development plan and training opportunities.


• 30 days holiday, plus up to 5 discretionary days and bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)


• Access to a wide range of campus facilities including shops, day nursery, sports centre, eateries, library, and chapel.


• Excellent pension scheme.


• Cycle to Work scheme, subject to eligibility.


The successful candidate will be required to undertake a range of duties in all areas of the facilities, which will include cleaning, control of facilities, assembling and dismantling of equipment. You will be responsible for overseeing the general safety and behaviour of users to prevent injury, misuse and damage to facilities.

An awareness of health and safety is essential, and the candidate will also be willing to work towards a First Aid at Work certificate and once qualified assist in carrying out first aid.

The successful candidate will enjoy making a difference to every person who walks through our doors, displaying strong communication and excellent customer service. You will ensure that the sports centre is always presented at its best providing a safe and clean environment.

This post will typically work 5 days out of 7 in a working week.

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Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University's Occupational Health provider.

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)


• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave


• Excellent staff pension scheme


• Access to continued personal, professional and career development


• On site 'outstanding' nursery


• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site


• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)